Second man on murder charge

A second man was charged yesterday with the murder of Mr Desmond Christopher Moonan (53), who was battered to death in a flat…

A second man was charged yesterday with the murder of Mr Desmond Christopher Moonan (53), who was battered to death in a flat in east Belfast last week.

Mr Martin Chappell (36), whose address was given as Utility Street Men's Hostel, in the Village area of Belfast, was remanded in custody

Mr Darren Robert Stewart (26) was charged on Saturday with the murder and also remanded in custody.

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